Senior Construction Manager

Aligned Data Centers

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. This role provides leadership and direction in construction policies, vendor relationships, accountability, training and employee development, subcontractor, and supplier relationships. The Senior Construction Manager will manage project and group predictability and profitability, working closely with the Director Construction Management in adopting best construction management practices, policies, and tools. Travel is expected to support projects and pursuits throughout North America and potentially into LATAM, South America, and EMEA. The position is responsible for directing day-to-day operations of large, fast-moving, complex construction projects that require a high degree of coordination and proactive leadership. When you join Aligned, you’re joining a passionate and positive team where every voice matters. The company is committed to fostering a diverse, gender-equal, and inclusive workforce, extending to military veterans. Aligned is an infrastructure technology company driven by innovation, customer needs, social value creation, and responsible stewardship of the planet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management or a related field
7+ years progressive experience in successfully managing commercial construction projects or programs
Strong working knowledge of building construction and project management processes and procedures at a national scale
Strong working knowledge and experience of the design of data centers in various geographies in North America
Ability to analyze and evaluate construction documents including drawings, specifications and contracts
Competency in CPM scheduling methods, construction cost estimating, proposal generation and development, document management and contract administration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other industry computer applications
Exceptional leadership, communication, written and verbal presentation, and team-building skills proven in multiple international regions
Demonstrated success building and leading teams of construction professionals at varying levels of professional development proven in multiple international regions
Excellent leadership and management skills, exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills required proven in multiple international regions
Ability to multi-task and work with team on projects in an extremely fast paced and demanding environment
Highly organized and detail oriented

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction in construction policies, vendor relationships, accountability, training and employee development, subcontractor, and supplier relationships
Manage project and group predictability and profitability
Work closely with Director Construction Management in adopting best construction management best practices, policies, and tools
Travel is expected to support projects and pursuits
Responsible for directing day-to-day operations of construction projects
Provide guidance and project leadership including ground up construction, remodels, renovations, etc. ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
Organize and lead cross function work groups, including design, procurement, operations, IT/Network, and finance as needed to achieve construction management best practices
Direct as many as 25+ external vendors per project comprising General Contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
Implement company and departmental processes and best management practices within areas of responsibility
Ensure effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation
Assure that internal controls are in place at each step of the process
Inspect work in place and work in progress to ensure same meets or exceeds quality, specification, and schedule requirements
Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external team members including staff, subcontractors, vendors, architects, and other industry professionals
Self-growth by seeking out training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities
Provide subject-matter expertise in areas of responsibility
Reports status, successes, challenges, and plans of action to management team and company on a timely basis
Performs other related duties as assigned by management